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  1.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: Spouse visa I 30
  2. Vickys_Mom
    It can vary widely depending on where your family member is, what that family member's relationship is to you, and how "difficult" your situation is. Can you give us more information? Regards, Vicky's Mom
  3.    marthasofi reacted to a post in a topic: Please please help me - should we abandon everything and leave the US?
  4.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: I751, ROC, Money Order from USPS.
  5.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: I751, ROC, Money Order from USPS.
  6. Vickys_Mom
    1. Yes. That's a postal regulation, but if it gets separated somewhere within USCIS you'd like it to trace back to you. 2. Any valid USCIS address is fine. Make sure that the PAY TO line is filled out as specified on the form. (I did get an RFE because I abbreviated something.) 3. As already mentioned, the address on the Money Order doesn't matter either way. If you have the PO Box on there, leave it on there. Fill out the Memo line...at least with your A number or case number. If it gets separated, that's what they'll look for. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  7.    Vickys_Mom reacted to a post in a topic: AM a NEW citizen [merged]
  8.    Lance27 reacted to a post in a topic: checking how much tax you owe from outside the US
  9.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: checking how much tax you owe from outside the US
  10.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: checking how much tax you owe from outside the US
  11. Vickys_Mom
    You'd want to look at IRS Publication 17. This is the old-style way of computing taxes. You have the paper tables and you have to do the math...you basically have to do the forms as if you were going to file them. If you need old versions, search the internet for something like "2021 IRS Publication 17". You can go to irs.gov and look at the Tax Withholding Estimator. I don't think it adjusts for different tax years (it's supposed to help you fill out your current one), but it'll give you a number at least. I'm also going to vote for getting a professional involved. If you do it once and get caught up it'll be easier to do in the future. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  12. Vickys_Mom
    My mother in law entered the United States on an IR-5 on October 30th, 2023. Her SSN card was dated November 1st, 2023 and was delivered to our home on November 9th, 2023. We requested her card to be sent after entry. I think we were extremely lucky. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  13.    Soon2BWifey reacted to a post in a topic: FBI Background Check
  14. Vickys_Mom
    Don't feel guilty. You need to do what's best for your family. Gather the information you can and make a good decision. But don't make one based on guilt. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  15.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: FBI Background Check
  16. Vickys_Mom
    No. You are being honest when you check the "yes, I was arrested" box. And you're providing the resolution of your court case. That's something they would expect to see. They do *not* expect you to send them any FBI background check documentation. Not only do they do their own checks but you're giving them an exception to things they are used to seeing. You will confuse them. Be honest when they ask. Don't volunteer stuff. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  17.    Vickys_Mom reacted to a post in a topic: Stressed about CBP interview for Japanese fiance
  18.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Stressed about CBP interview for Japanese fiance
  19. Vickys_Mom
    So she's going to enter the US on an ETSA and get married. She needs to be very careful that she explains that if they ask her straight out. Also she needs to make it clear that she plans to return to Japan while the paperwork is completed. Even then, they could be concerned that you're planning to adjust her status while she's here and the whole thing is a ploy to avoid the queue. Remember that no matter how well prepared you are, CBP still has the option to refuse her entry. My mother-in-law speaks very poor English. My wife make extra trips to accompany her back and forth between her home country and the U.S. She translates at Immigration as needed. If you have concerns, you might consider travelling with her on the way into the U.S. Good luck. Vicky's Mom
  20. Vickys_Mom
    Congrats. Remember that you still need your passport back with a visa in it before you can go. Do. Not. Make plans yet. Just because they said "you're approved" don't make it so. Things happen. But it sounds good. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  21. Vickys_Mom
    That they kept her passport is a good sign. Administrative Processing is always a possibility. Do not assume that it will be issued as soon as they receive the CV. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. At the least, an application usually requires a second person to look at it. She doesn't officially have a visa until she has a passport with the document in it. Don't make any plans for a speedy departure. Enjoy Naples. Take lots of pictures of the two of you. Get to know each other. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  22. Vickys_Mom
    Without proof either way, I suggest it's better to restrict expectations on here. And hope things turn out better than expected. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  23. Vickys_Mom
    An average length of time means that some applications get processed faster than others. I see no reason to be concerned. Have all her stuff ready for the interview. Go there and be positive and honest. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  24. Vickys_Mom
    She could refuse the visa as written. Go back to the embassy and ask for one without the endorsement. Sadly she's likely to be dealing with the same embassy person she saw before. I'm a worst-case scenario guy when it comes to our immigration laws (especially since January 20th). If you guys are travelling to another state and happen to be contacted randomly by CBP, you are technically in violation of the visa as endorsed. You can argue that the endorsement was wrong, but they will likely respond that she accepted the endorsement when she entered the U.S. on that visitor's visa. Not only is she subject to having her visa cancelled and being asked to leave the U.S., but you'll also have to explain why she had a visitor's visa cancelled for any other paperwork you do for her including immigration and naturalization. Realistically, I doubt they'd revoke the visa. I'm sure if they thought you guys were breaking the rules they might hold you up someplace for an hour or two while they "check" things. (Probably enough to make you miss a flight.) If you get caught they're can certainly make things difficult for the both of you. I'd wait on visiting other states until a subsequent visit or an immigration visa. I'd never consider putting my girlfriend/wife through that. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  25. Vickys_Mom
    You were never subject to registration for Selective Service in the United States. You were too old when you got here. https://www.sss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Applicants-over-31-years-of-Age-USCIS-Policy.pdf There's a letter in that PDF. Print it out and take it with you to your interview if you wish. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  26. Vickys_Mom
    If you made a copy of the cards, print them out and carry them with you. It's better than nothing. Regards, Vicky's Mom
  27. Vickys_Mom
    We used PO boxes during my wife's processing without any issues. Just keep mailing address and permanent address straight when filling out the forms. And you have to do the change of address if either one of them changes. Also, look into the U.S. Postal Service's Informed Delivery service and apply for it with your PO box. (You can get it for your home addresses, too.) It's free. You'll get an email when mail is being sent to you, and the email will usually have images of the mail that's being delivered. So you can see any letters from USCIS that are coming to you. Regards, Vicky's Mom
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